Steve Biko Foundation to hold a dialogue with Ngcukaitobi
The Steve Biko Foundation will host a two-hour long dialogue with Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi about his new book, The Land is Ours on April...
Suffer the children of Buffalo City
CMR to take over after Child Welfare forced to close doors
AFTER 102 years of service to the community, Child Welfare East London (CWF) officially...
EL Shipyard oversees repairs on SA Agulhas
THE South African Maritime Safety Authority's (Samsa) dedicated training vessel, the SA Agulhas, is back in the port of East London 's Princess Elizabeth...
EL Science College pupils celebrate their roots
IT'S A CELEBRATION:The East London Science College held their annual Cultural Day celebration recently at the Calvary Christian Church in Quigney. The pupils showed off...
A mixed bag of results on a day of four seasons
Mitchum Buffalo City Surf Pro, presented by Reef Wetsuits – Day 1
A day of four seasons that started off sunny with glassy two to...
Pageant a crowing glory for Mdantsane
HIGH school pupils of Mdantsane gathered at the Indoor Sports Centre recently for the Mr and Miss Mdantsane 2018 beauty pageant.
Event manager, Siyasanga Zwakala,...
Swallows take flight
THE Rugby Super League kicked off in East London on Saturday with Swallows Rugby Football hosting the Old Selbornians Rugby Football Club in Mdantsane.
Swallows...
We are fighting a war
THE war against poaching was placed at the forefront during a talk by Green Scorpions director, Div de Villiers, at the Marjorie Courtenay Latimer...
Dancer needs help with chance to perform in US
THE CyfaDance community development project, which was started in 2008 by local dancer and model Benjamin Rexana, has been helping young children in and...
A great day at the EL Zoo
EAST London residents had the opportunity to explore the city’s zoo during the its annual open day on Saturday.
Friends of East London Zoo (Felzoo)...
Phenomenal response to Spar anti-plastic drive
By Barbara Hollands
Selling 101 million plastic shopping bags last year made Spar Eastern Cape managing director Conrad Isaac feel like a drug dealer and spurred...
Field of toilets is only sign of multi-million rand housing promise
A multi-million rand Khomga Commonage housing project with its R30-million water and sanitation infrastructure component started four years ago. Today it is an eyesore.
More...
GALLERY: Rugby league starts
The Rugby Super League kicked off on Saturday with Swallows Rugby Football Club hosting Old Boys in Mdantsane. For a...
SPAR EC declare war on plastic bags
Starting today, SPAR Eastern Cape have declared war on plastic bags as the retailer spearheads a significant step forward in the battle to protect...
Off to Games in Ausie
EAST London-born Eloise Webb, 22, who was educated at Grens High School, will not only represent her home town but also South Africa as...
Table tennis umpire on world stage
LOCAL table tennis guru Tiffany Adams has been selected as a technical official for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games that kicked off in Australia...
Wheelchair gives new hope
LOCAL occupational and physical therapy patient, Nontozinina Nkomiyakhaba was the most recent beneficiary of a PnA Stationers and Sweethearts Foundation wheelchair handover.
In partnering with...
Shot eaglet returned to nest
THE six-month-old African crowned eagle found injured last week has recently been release back to its parents, returning to its nest.
After some time spent...
Anger at EL potholes
EAST London motorists are becoming increasingly concerned about with the poor and dangerous condition of the city’s roads.state of the roads in the city.
Public...
EL golfer climbing the ranks
EAST London golfer, Lwazi Gqira, 25, is climbing the ladder of success.
Gqira, formerly of Duncan Village, is currently ranked 54th in South Africa and...
Peggy Netsa hosts fun day
NON-Profit Organisation Peggy Nesta Foundation recently held its first event of 2018 – a Kids Easter Fun Day, at Pefferville Primary School.
Former Chippa United...
Join Big Walk in autism month
AS AUTISM Awareness Month draws closer, the Eastern Cape branch of Autism South Africa (ASA) and Autism Sinethemba in East London are gearing up...
Reaching out to the needy
NON Profit organisation A Random Act of Kindness (AROK) is helping to make a difference in East London.
The organisation was started by locals Masibulele...
Gifted autistic pupil to play at concert
MUSIC is JR Nkosi’s preferred method of communication and he has, since receiving his first toy keyboard on his seventh birthday, never looked back.
The...
BCM TV to tell local stories and create jobs
MDANTSANE entrepreneurs Siviwe Mahlahla and Anele Silinyana are hoping to start a television station that will cover events in and around Buffalo City.
Their idea...
A random act of kindness makes a difference to the needy
Non-profit organisation makes a difference to people in East London by assisting them with basic needs they cannot afford. For a full story, read...
Children are more likely to disclose abuse at school: study
One in 10 South African boys and almost 15% of girls have experienced sexual violence before the age of 17.
Children are exposed to violence...
PnA Ultimate Performer: Gallery
The PnA Ultimate Performer Finals took place yesterday at the Guild Theatre. The competition was extremely stiff, with performers giving it their all on...
Equipment boost for boxing federation
THE Buffalo City Boxing Federation was in high spirits on Saturday when it received their outstanding boxing equipment at the Gompo Hall in Duncan...
Annual beauty pageant aims to uplift youth
THE annual Mr and Miss Mdantsane pageant will take place next week Wednesday at the Mdantsane Indoor Sports Centre from 10am to 6pm.
The young...
Champions Swallows fly high
THE Eastern Cape Super 12 Rugby Tournament came to an end on Saturday with Mdantsane team Swallows Rugby Football Club crowned as champions of...
Bed racers go all out
THE Gonubie Round Table Charity Bed Race at the East London Race track on Saturday raised a whopping R50000 for various local charities.
The rainy...
Knit one, purl one, with Rotary
THE Rotary Club of East London’s Rotary Anns recently started teaching cancer patients at Frere Hospital to knit and crochet.
Run by former social worker...
Fun run swells coffers fro learning centre
THE Ezase Kasi Fun 7km run at Ekoneni Butchery at NU1 in Mdantsane at over the weekend raised funds for the needy.
The event was...
Bouquet of Dance: Gallery
The East London Dance Forum presented the Bouquet of Dance at the Guild Theatre on March 20 and 21. The production showcased a variety...
Cycling for charity
THE Annual St Bernard's Hospice Cycle Challenge started yesterday with their “Pedal for a Purpose” cycle challenge. The three-day event ends tomorrow with the...
WATCH:Rugby tourney comes to an end
Mdantsane rugby team, Swallows Rugby Football Club, beat Harlequins, team from Port Elizabeth, during the Eastern Cape Super 12 Rugby Tournament on Saturday. For...
Youth creates awareness
The ANCYL of ward 20 in Mdantsane spent their Saturday morning cleaning the polluted streets of the township. For the full story, read the...
Fun run brings community together
Ezase Kasi Fun run took place on Saturday with community members enjoying the 7km distance in Mdantsane. For the full story, read the GO!...
PnA Ultimate Performer in full swing: GALLERY
THE Preliminary rounds of the PnA Ultimate Performer took place at the weekend at Vincent Park and saw a multitude of talented individuals take...
Caster Semenya runs her fastest ever time on South African soil...
Caster Semenya continued to dominate the local scene after running her fastest ever time on South African soil in the 800m at the South...
Sea rescuers aid with evacuation of two ill fishermen
Members of the National Sea Rescue Institute at St Francis Bay in the Eastern Cape had to assist with the evacuation of two ill...
BCM’S save water drive
THE Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCM) is heading out to schools and shopping malls to spread awareness about water shortages facing the city.
The BCM...
Getting revved for Africa Bike Week
THE biggest free motorcycle event in Africa is coming to town next month and members of the public are invited to register in order...
Swallows soar in to big final
THE Eastern Cape Super 12 rugby tournament resumed last week Saturday after a semifinal match between Swallows Rugby Football Club (RFC) and Gardens RFC...
McLellan mobilizes ‘war’ on plastic bags
TWO Oceans Aquarium Environmental Campaigner, Hayley McLellan, visited East London and shared her Rethink the Bag campaign message at Merrifield School last Friday.
McLellan introduced...
Promoting oral hygiene worldwide
On Tuesday, March 20th, is World Oral Health Day an international day to celebrate the benefits of a healthy mouth and to promote worldwide...
Support for race against Cansa
HUNDREDS of supporters filled the Buffalo City Jan Smuts Stadium on Saturday to remember and celebrate the lives of those who had succumbed to...
Join Colour Fun Run for good cause
MDANTSANE non-profit organisation Project Khulisanani will have their second run, 7km Ezase Kasi Colour Fun Run, on Saturday starting at Ekoneni Butchery, NU 1...
Friends rally to raise funds
Fighting a never ending battle with stage four breast cancer, 37 year old, Angi Wienekus's only hope is to receive Herceptin treatment-at R18 000...
